BIOL 1322 Nutrition & Diet Therapy
Chapter 8 smart book Exam Questions
& Answers (Grade A+)
The deficiency disease caused by a lack of Vitamin C in the diet is
called _____. -
correct answer ✅scurvy
What is a complex organic compound that regulates certain
metabolic processes in the body? -
correct answer ✅vitamin
Which of the following are considered basic roles of vitamins? -
correct answer ✅- regulates body processes
- involved in cell division and development
Why is it not necessary to consume 100% of every vitamin each
day? -
correct answer ✅- Bacteria in your lower intestinal tract can
produce certain vitamins.
- Your body can synthesize vitamin D.
- Body cells can store vitamins to some extent.
Choose the vitamins that are water-soluble. -
correct answer ✅- B vitamins
, BIOL 1322 Nutrition & Diet Therapy
Chapter 8 smart book Exam Questions
& Answers (Grade A+)
- Vitamin C
- niacin
- riboflavin
- vitamin B-6
What is the primary site of vitamin absorption? -
correct answer ✅small intestine
What criteria must a nutrient meet to be classified as a vitamin? -
correct answer ✅- The nutrient occurs in commonly eaten foods.
- Signs and symptoms of a health problem occur if the nutrient is
missing from the diet.
- The body cannot make it at all or in sufficient quantities to
maintain good health.
Many Americans consume less than the recommended amounts of
vitamins______. -
correct answer ✅D, E, and choline
Chapter 8 smart book Exam Questions
& Answers (Grade A+)
The deficiency disease caused by a lack of Vitamin C in the diet is
called _____. -
correct answer ✅scurvy
What is a complex organic compound that regulates certain
metabolic processes in the body? -
correct answer ✅vitamin
Which of the following are considered basic roles of vitamins? -
correct answer ✅- regulates body processes
- involved in cell division and development
Why is it not necessary to consume 100% of every vitamin each
day? -
correct answer ✅- Bacteria in your lower intestinal tract can
produce certain vitamins.
- Your body can synthesize vitamin D.
- Body cells can store vitamins to some extent.
Choose the vitamins that are water-soluble. -
correct answer ✅- B vitamins
, BIOL 1322 Nutrition & Diet Therapy
Chapter 8 smart book Exam Questions
& Answers (Grade A+)
- Vitamin C
- niacin
- riboflavin
- vitamin B-6
What is the primary site of vitamin absorption? -
correct answer ✅small intestine
What criteria must a nutrient meet to be classified as a vitamin? -
correct answer ✅- The nutrient occurs in commonly eaten foods.
- Signs and symptoms of a health problem occur if the nutrient is
missing from the diet.
- The body cannot make it at all or in sufficient quantities to
maintain good health.
Many Americans consume less than the recommended amounts of
vitamins______. -
correct answer ✅D, E, and choline
